Culture ministry asks for cancellations of Tết festivals, fireworks The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked local departments under its wings to advise cities and provinces nationwide to cancel festivals and firework displays celebrating Tết (Lunar New Year), Việt Nam’s traditional New Year celebrated at the end of this month, as concerns rise over a spike in COVID-19 cases. 08:57 | 10/01/2022
Fireworks light up Tokyo as Japan take its Olympic bow Fireworks lit up the night sky above Tokyo on August 8 night as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games wrapped up with a glittering closing ceremony after 16 days of competition. 09:21 | 09/08/2021
